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As you may make resolutions for the New Year in your personal life, we recommend doing so in your business as well. Closing your financial books, taking inventory, and making fresh plans after the holiday rush is a great way to start the year off on the right foot. As more and more people switch to natural and cruelty free …

Formulary Blends Here are some essential oil blends to get you started on your way to making your own natural perfume. You can use these blends as is or use them as a starting point for creating your own unique fragrance. Sea Spray (Ozone) 4 parts lavender 2 part rosemary 2 part bergamot 1 part spearmint Jasmine (Floral) 5 parts …

Perfume Bases Bases can consist of alcohol or oil. They can also be made into a solid using waxes and butters like a salve or balm. There are a several options to choose from and a few are listed here. You can make the choice of which one is best for you. Vodka: High quality 100-proof vodka is virtually odorless, …

Perfumery is an art form. In fact, perfume is equated to a musical composition and takes much of its terminology, such as “notes”, from music. Perfume is typically made by experimenting, but you can use tried and true formulas as well. Often times, a great perfume is created accidentally. So the main “rule” when making perfume is to take precise …

Innovative Ideas Now that you have an understanding of the key words used in promoting natural products, let’s take a look at some innovative ideas for natural products. Many people who enjoy making all natural products also prefer to use all natural packaging. Besides the obvious recycled paper tags and wrappings, there are some great natural packaging ideas that could …

Organic While the term natural continues to be disputed, organic is a term that is strictly regulated. In fact, many people are simply not aware of how strict these regulations are and bath and body companies often make claims of their products that are not legally permissible. It is therefore, very important to understand organic certification. Organic can be defined …

Marketing and promoting your natural bath and body products is important to developing a strong, financially stable business. Marketing advice can be gleaned from many prominent business websites and books, therefore it is important to constantly look for new ideas, trends, and guidance to keep up with the most cutting edge ideas for promoting your company. This article is not …

Over the years, we have had many articles regarding natural ingredients, essential oils, and herbs and botanicals that can be used in bath products (and even candles). However, while there are numerous essential oils and other ingredients that are safe for adults and their skin, that is not necessarily the case for babies and small children. Therefore, it is important …

Lots going on…. 1. I flew up to NC, remember I am relocating, a couple weeks ago and selected a house to purchase. It’s very bright and airy inside and bigger than the place we have now. Got plans for my new office/soap/scrapbooking/sewing/craft room. Did I mention I am very excited? 2. The mystery scents for the Brambleberry Soap panel were …

Body Masks and Wraps Body masks and wraps are typically used for detoxification. Most people shy away from making body masks at home, but there are some tricks to keeping the mess down. To do this, line a clean bath tub with some large old bath towels or blanket. Place a cheap plastic tarp or shower curtain over the towels. …

Body Treatments Not quite as popular as the massage or facial, body treatments are equally important to the skin. Many of these treatments include exfoliants in the forms of scrubs and salt glows or body masks, which sometimes require the body be wrapped. Scrubs are quite easy to make and use for the home treatment and are referred to as …